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The Theology of Osama bin Laden's Death

Christians call for solemn reflection and thanksgiving.

posted 5/23/2011 10:16AM

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Previous Christianity Today coverage of Osama bin Laden's death includes:

'Do Not Gloat' over Osama bin Laden's Death | Remember how Americans felt after watching the jubilation after September 11? (May 2, 2011)

The Death of Osama bin Laden: What Kind of Justice Has Been Done? | The news should again remind us of the difference between the City of Man and the City of God. (May 2, 2011)

Yes, Justice Has Been Done in the Killing of Osama bin Laden | But our response as Christians must be marked by knowledge of our own depravity. (May 2, 2011)

'Do Not Gloat' vs. 'Joy to the Righteous' | The verses most quoted on Twitter and Facebook after the news of the death of Osama bin Laden. (May 2, 2011)

Engaging the Islamic World After Osama | Living the message of reconciliation in Pakistan, Afghanistan, and everywhere. (May 3, 2011)

How Should Christians Respond to Osama bin Laden's Death? (May 1, 2011)

CT previously spotlighted Reformed hip-hop, church value, Christian names, how evangelicals give, evangelical vs. mainline politics, today's pilgrims, President Obama's faith, the future(s) of missions, health-care reform, Africa, American Idol, Haiti, Robert Park, persecution, Supreme Court and crosses, international religious liberty advocates, and church violence.

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Carey Womack

May 29, 2011 1:26pm

It is indeed a subject worthy of the most sober reflection: were it in one's power to 'murder'/kill/assassinate Adolf Hitler, were it possible to avert a 'holecauste' - can and should it be done? I would be first in line. Deitreich Bonhoeffer was a staunch pasifist who said, "If in the event of war, I shall pray to Christ for the strength not to take up arms." He later responded, in reference to the menace and threat posed by Hitler' that it is necessary not only to protect the crowds threatened by a madman in a motorcar but to stop the madman. There is no limit to the degree of evil and malice that both Hitler and Bin Laden would have acheived were they not stopped.

John Lofton

May 25, 2011 5:01pm

Murder is lawless killing. I say bin Laden was murdered. If you disagree with my view, then tell me, please, what law of God or valid law of man authorized him being killed the way we have been told he was killed? Be specific. Cite the exact laws. Do not generalize. Do not allude to vague concepts. Christians above all others must be precise when citing the authority to kill people. John Lofton, Editor, TheAmericanView.com Communications Director, Institute On The Constitution Recovering Republican JLof@aol.com

Ms Muse

May 23, 2011 2:20pm

I felt gratitude.

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